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Your Most Embarrassing Yeast Infection Questions—Answered

Ah, the dreaded yeast infection—they are truly the bane of existence for some women. Caused by an increase in the normally present vaginal yeast supply, they are prompted by anything from your diet to exercise style. That said, many women (lucky women) are strangers to them and may be confused or scared upon their onset—especially since, though not an STD, they can produce similar symptoms: itching, burning and, from an attempt to relieve discomfort, severe tenderness. The truth is, yeast infections are as common as they are easy to cure, and don't require a doctor's visit or prescription drug to do so.

In this video, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a board-certified OB/GYN, who teamed up with Monistat to promote the most popular OTC yeast infection treatment, answers common questions, including how do I know if I have a yeast infection?; do I have to go to the doctor?; why do I get yeast infections so often?; can I use Monistat if I'm pregnant?; and more. - Brynn Mannino, Assistant Editor

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